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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 862.52 and 392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 862.52 and 392.27 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 862.52 = 392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/862.52 = 392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 862.52 × 392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 338,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,334.45/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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